Michael Jackson evening on 'X Factor': Maybe it was a thriller?

On X Factor's Erika Jackson night Wednesday, everybody was wondering: That's bad?

The actual stakes had been high to the final seven, each one using a Jackson stay tuned front from the late put star's brothers, mother and kids. Following last week's removal, judge Nicole Scherzinger has one competitor left within the running, as well as Paula Abdul is out of class acts. "I'm the only impartial assess in this levels of competition," your woman said.

Thurs . at Eight ET/PT on Fox, the challengers face the double removal. The reiterate:

Team Nicole Scherzinger: Above 30s

Josh Krajcik, using electric guitar, rocked to Dirty Diana encompassed by sexy ballroom dancers. L.A new. Reid recognized that this Jackson melody was from Josh's comfort zone, but said, "You landed on your foot." Simon Cowell informed the vocalist, "You were overproduced," and that it turned out his lowest performance thus far. Paula and Nicole could not agree with Simon. "It would be a showstopping performance,Inch said Paula. Nicole called it strong.

Team M.A. Reid: Guys

Astro, in a navy military coat, rapped a mix-tape associated with Black or White. He or she performed before a montage involving world banners, singing, "Forget your race since we all a single. Leave the colours in the past, let us have some fun.In . Simon said he or she loved which hook, and was "so content the public kept you in" after his latest on-stage meltdown. Although Nicole said Astro's demonstrating wasn't her favorite, Paula told the rap artist he is powerful and motivational, and mentioned, "I think you might win.In . L.The. told Astro, "That has been truly, truly amazing."

Marcus Canty pulled out all of the stops for his dance club remix of P.Y simply.T. (Pretty Young Thing). He danced, bared his or her chiseled biceps and triceps and even backflipped. Nicole said, "I love you, G.Y.Big t." Paula instructed Marcus he is "the entire package" and "the singer of the show." Simon agreed that Marcus is often a talented performer, but thought his lines were unimpressive. T.A. believed Marcus' arrangement in the song has been "inventive," and also said, "I hope the change will get you several votes.In .

Chris Rene, inside a bedazzled varsity jumper, used his / her usual half-singing/half-rapping means for I'll Be There. Though the artist struggled going to some records, he nonetheless charmed the judges. Nicole explained, "I felt your spirit tonight," and "you sounded the most effective you ever performed." Paula dished more compliments, declaring, "You look the most effective you've ever seemed," which she are unable to wait for his album. Simon advised Chris their vocal "was unsure on the top" but that Chris sounded superior when the hip hop kicked within. L.A. simply said, "I feel the performance speaks for itself."

Group Simon Cowell: Girls

Attracted, accompanied just by piano, lay down along with sang a new coffeehouse version regarding Billie Jean. L.A new. said, "It aches me to state this, however liked the idea." Nicole declared that Drew confirmed range and passion, yet, "I wanted that you get up from the dang chair!Inch Paula told Came the tune was the woman's best singing performance, but wishes she had do something much more uptempo and also visual. Simon rebutted to be able to Paula, "Dancing is why the groups are out.In . To Attracted, Simon said, "You sang beautifully.Inches

Rachel Crow sang an energetic Can You Feel It in the silver-sequined outfit as well as the signature Jackson glove. Though Rachel said she's inspired by simply Michael, a lot of the judges weren't inspired through her performance. Nicole, who attacks earlier instructed Rachel she was like a young Michael Knutson, said the girl didn't sense a connection with her. L.A. told the singer it wasn't her very best showing, as well as Paula said that the song has not been a good fit for the small powerhouse. Simon, who dismissed one other judges' remarks as "anti-Simon," told Rachel, "You always put on a present. ?- You look just like a pop celebrity."

Melanie Amaro, whom started speaking in her indigenous Caribbean accent last week, allow it to rip together with Earth Music. The audience ended up being clapping along for you to her 'ninja-like' performance, along with the judges sensed they'd rescued the best for last. M.A. said Melanie may have been the most effective singer from the night. "For an additional I thought we were at the Melanie Amaro concert,In . he said. Nicole said that the tune was one of the better on the show to date, and that if your song "doesn't conserve a small nation somewhere, I am not sure what will." Simon said that they couldn't make a better method to pay gratitude to Eileen Jackson.